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MacUpdater vs Microsoft Auto Update

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacUpdater

5.0
Utilities

Track and update to the latest versions of installed software

Microsoft Auto Update

7.0
System Tools

Provides updates to various Microsoft products

Metric MacUpdater Microsoft Auto Update
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 88 878
90-day Installs 297 2.3K
365-day Installs 2.0K 43.8K
Version 3.5.0 4.83.26040910
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars -
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues -
License MIT
Language Shell
Last GitHub Commit 11mo ago
First Seen Jul 10, 2018 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MacUpdater

MacUpdater automates software updates, ensuring installed apps are always current. It's ideal for users seeking hands-off maintenance and real-time updates, benefiting busy professionals and tech-savvy individuals.

Automatically tracks and updates installed software to the latest versions.

Pros

  • + Automates software updates efficiently.
  • + Supports both macOS and Windows platforms.
  • + Free and open-source, enhancing accessibility.

Cons

  • - Discontinued, no future updates or support.
  • - Occasional false warnings may cause concern.

Microsoft Auto Update

Microsoft Auto Update ensures your Microsoft products are always up-to-date, providing security patches and feature improvements. It's particularly useful for users who need seamless updates across multiple Microsoft applications.

Automatically updates various Microsoft products to their latest versions.

Pros

  • + Ensures all Microsoft products are up-to-date automatically
  • + Provides critical security updates promptly
  • + Supports a wide range of Microsoft applications

Cons

  • - Can be intrusive with update notifications
  • - Occasional compatibility issues with other software